Federal Appeals Court Questions Florida Medicaid Redetermination Process in Oral Arguments

A three-judge federal appeals panel questioned Florida officials during oral arguments over the state's Medicaid termination procedures following the end of the COVID-19 public health emergency. The lawsuit, filed three years ago, challenges how Florida conducted eligibility redeterminations and disenrolled beneficiaries after continuous enrollment protections expired. The court's scrutiny focused on the state's procedural compliance with federal notice and due process requirements. The case could affect how states manage Medicaid disenrollment processes and beneficiary protections during eligibility reviews.

Managed Care